Election Freebies

The ICC Cricket world Cup is getting hotter and hotter and so is the Champions League in Europe.  IPL is all set to begin in another 2-3 weeks, and it’s also election time in Tamil Nadu. Only once, did I vote till date in my life (I have had only 2 chances till now). It’s that part of the time in TN, that political parties across the state are pulling out everything they have in their efforts to attract voters. Some of the freebies floating around this time include

1. Gold for women 
2. Laptops
3. Rice, rice, and more rice
4. Cable TV connections (Last time, it was free television sets)
5. Bus Passes
6. Mineral water (This one was really surprising)
7. Free Meals (Usual stuff)
8. Grinders
9. And many more........

Last time, I guess our very own Captain promised ‘free cows’ if I am right. Imagine, if our captain had come to power, everyone would have had a cow? Wouldn’t that be a sight? I always wanted to buy a cow. Last time, when the DMK Government started distributing free television sets across the state, the prices of CRT television sets dropped like anything. Infact, the market for second hand TV sets had no demand. Almost everyone had a TV and, I guess, this was a strategy to increase the subscriber base of Sun TV, and thereby increasing their revenue. Anyway, I hope the parties also make sure that they rule the state ethically and effectively.  I anticipated free mobile phones this time around. I think the parties missed it.
 

I am sure, people would be happier and would definitely vote, if any of the parties promise a breakfast daily (idli/dosa + chutney) rather than offering grinder and rice individually.